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The NBA’s 65-game rule has been in effect since 2023-24. The rule requires players to appear in at least 65 games in order to be eligible for end-of-season awards, such as MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and All-NBA teams. It was implemented in order to prevent teams from resting their superstars, as doing so […] The post NBA 65-game rule: Which players are and aren’t eligible for NBA awards appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With three first-round picks, the Oklahoma City Thunder is an interesting team to keep an eye on during mock draft season. In what’s anticipated to be one of the best draft classes, the Thunder’s three first-round picks are in the top-20. In ClutchPoints’ mock draft, two of Oklahoma City’s first-round picks have won the national […] The post Thunder end up with 2 national champions in ClutchPoints’ latest NBA Mock Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

James Borrego’s New Orleans Pelicans have nothing tangible left to play for in the standings. Team uniforms will be packed away for the summer in less than a week. However, in the sterile, consequence-free environment of the final two road games, Jeremiah Fears is in the perfect situation to chase a franchise record. The rookie […] The post Why Pelicans must prioritize this record-chasing rookie in final two road games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie announced Thursday he will enter the NBA Draft following a record-breaking freshman season in which he led the ACC in scoring and established himself as one of the top prospects in the country. Okorie, who arrived at Stanford with no high-major scholarship offers out of New Hampshire, averaged 23.2 points per game to finish eighth nationally in scoring. The only freshmen ahead of him were projected lottery picks AJ Dybantsa of BYU and Darius Acuff Jr. of Arkansas. ...

The NBA has cleared Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie of tanking following an investigation into his decision to foul Golden State Warriors guard Seth Curry in the final minutes of Tuesday's 110-105 loss, determining the move was a tactical miscalculation rather than a deliberate effort to lose. "The investigation found that Christie made no intentional effort to give the Warriors a shooting foul, or to cause the Kings to lose the game," the league said in a statement. The foul, ordered wi...

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out by the Milwaukee Bucks for their regular season finale on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. Antetokounmpo has been out since suffered a hyperextended left knee and a bone bruise on March 15th. Antetokounmpo is widely expected to be traded this offseason if he doesn't signal his intention to sign a five-year, $275 million extension in October with the Bucks. The relationship between Antetokounmpo and the Bucks turned contentious in recent weeks over the...

LeBron James and Stephen Curry had four chances to play against each other during the regular season.

There won't be a Steph-LeBron showdown this season, after all.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is reportedly "enthused" at new lottery reform proposal.

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Bulls coach Billy Donovan, who has yet to decide on his future with the team, appreciated team president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf's endorsement of him but said he understood "everybody's got to look out for what is best for the Bulls."

With the Los Angeles Lakers dealing with significant injuries, there’s no doubt the biggest one is to star Luka Doncic right before the postseason. As the Lakers guard in Doncic deals with a hamstring injury, as he’s going to Europe for special treatment, this insider gives his prediction that comes with a warning to the […] The post ClutchPoints NBA Insider makes Lakers’ Luka Doncic injury prediction after harsh warning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Washington Wizards can take some comfort in knowing that Anthony Davis and Trae Young are both expected to begin the 2026-27 season as healthy members of the team, as they launch an intriguing era of D.C. basketball. However, the organization’s blueprint only works if the franchise’s young talent continues to develop, otherwise the Wizards […] The post Wizards big Alex Sarr’s second season likely over after latest injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Milwaukee Bucks got a warning from an NBA insider about how they are treating superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo as they near the end of the regular season. Antetokounmpo has gone through multiple injuries throughout the 2025-26 campaign, which came at the cost of the Bucks’ playoff hopes. They are no longer eligible for the postseason, […] The post Bucks warned about holding Giannis Antetokounmpo out by ClutchPoints NBA Insider appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan appreciates the endorsement from team president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf. Just don’t read too much into it, Donovan suggested before Chicago's game against the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. “I think Michael was making the point of how he felt about me,” Donovan said after Reinsdorf made it clear Tuesday he wants him to remain in the job.

The Washington Wizards play the Chicago Bulls at 7 p.m. today. Watch the game on Monumental Sports Network.

Wizards forward Alex Sarr is likely to miss the final three games of the season with a toe injury.

The head coach who engineered the original Houston Comets dynasty is excited about the team’s long-awaited return.

With WNBA free agency underway, who are options for the Indiana Fever to bring in alongside Caitlin Clark?

The Golden State Warriors have been without Al Horford since about mid-March due to a right calf strain injury. With the play-in tournament set to begin soon, Horford receives some inspiring news for the team’s potential playoff journey. In the latest episode of “ClutchScoops,” NBA Insider Brett Siegel claims that the 39-year-old center has been […] The post Al Horford injury update brings more Warriors optimism before NBA Play-In Tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the Los Angeles Lakers dealing with a myriad of injuries to top players such as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the latter will be heading into a key offseason as he’s in the final year of his contract and will likely get an extension. As Reaves’ injury with the Lakers deals with his oblique, […] The post NBA rumors: The 5% chance Austin Reaves isn’t back with Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here’s how much fans will need to pay for the ultimate game-day experience at Crypto.com Arena.

Let’s do a quick rewind before looking ahead.

WNBA MVP betting favorites for 2025. Caitlin Clark's return brings much hype as she leads the charge in early MVP odds with A'ja Wilson tied for top spot.

The Bulls have signed Mouhamadou Gueye for the remainder of the season, announcing the news in a press release. More to come

WNBA free agency is here. Jackie Young is returning to Las Vegas. Follow all the news, including key trades around the league.

The San Antonio Spurs could still be without Victor Wembanyama for their game this Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Wembanyama is still listed as questionable, as the Spurs prepare for the showdown with the Mavs, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Wembanyama has missed a game after suffering […] The post Victor Wembanyama gets expected injury upgrade for Spurs-Mavericks game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

SAN FRANCISCO — Throughout the last two seasons, JJ Redick has referenced a popular Jay-Z bar to illustrate the ups and downs of an NBA season. “It was all good just a week ago,” Redick has said a couple of times during his two seasons as Lakers coach, referencing Jay-Z’s “A Week Ago” from his...

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, who was the Naismith and WBCA Defensive Player of the Year this season in women's basketball, will return to the Fighting Irish for her senior season.

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